When the Mavericks drafted Dennis Smith Jr, Rick Carlisle said he was penciling him in as the starter. When training camp opened, Carlisle repeated that sentiment. Just don’t forget about last year’s rookie starting point guard.
Yogi Ferrell was damn good last year, averaging over 11 points a game and shooting a tad over 40 percent from three in 36 games with Dallas last season, including 29 starts. The duo of Smith and Ferrell started summer league games together this summer to very good results as the Mavs had one of the better offenses in what is supposed to be ugly basketball.